Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture
Farrokh Derakhshani, Director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, reflects on how the Award, now in its 45th year, has changed attitudes to architecture. He also explains why the field of architecture has, for many decades, been a priority in Mawlana Hazar Imam’s work to improve quality of life. This is the second episode of the new film series “In Conversation,” a collection of hosted interviews produced especially for The Ismaili TV. AKD-034
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Portugal present a lecture by H.E. Sheikha Mai Bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, member of the Steering Committee of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2020-2022 Cycle. Sheikha Mai is President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities.
این برنامه به مناسبت برپایی نمایشگاه پروژههای راهیافته به مرحلهی پایانی پانزدهمین دورهی جایزهی معماری آقاخان تهیه گردیده است و شامل گفتوگوهایی درباره کلیات جایزهی معماری آقاخان و همچنین شالودههای فکری آن خواهد بود.//
Ин барнома ба муносибати бар пойи намоишгоҳи пуружаҳои роҳёфта ба марҳилаи поёнии понздаҳумин давраи ҷоизаи меъмории Оғохон таҳия гардида аст ва шомили гуфту гуйҳое дар бораи куллиёти ҷоизаи меъмории Оғохон ва ҳамчунин шолудаҳои фикрии он хоҳад буд.//
This programme is prepared on the occasion of the exhibition of the shortlisted projects of the AKAA 2022 in its 15th cycle. This episode includes conversations and interviews about the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and its underpinnings and the vision behind it.
Focus on the importance of Islamic architecture and how it has evolved over the years. Additionally, discuss how Islamic architecture interacts with culture and society and stress the role of human agency in shaping that interplay on 12 November 2020.
Farrokh Derakhshani, Director of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, discusses the origin and evolution of the Award, and Mawlana Hazar Imam's ongoing work to encourage excellence in architecture as a means of improving quality of life. AKD-008
A look into the highlights of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture's Fourteenth Cycle, held in Kazan, Russia, 2019.
We journey into the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver, where we explore the space through the lens of the architect Bruno Freschi.
Through a virtual tour, and in conversation with CBC's Zahra Premji, Mr. Freschi shares his personal insights on how he brought to life Mawlana Hazar Imam's vision for the Centre, and what truly inspired him when he was designing this magnificent space. From the smallest details to the grandest idea, take a glimpse into the creative process that led to the design of the Ismaili Centre, Vancouver.
We look back at the award-winning projects of the 2004 Aga Khan Award for Architecture cycle - with highlights from the Award ceremony at Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi, India - 27 November 2004.
Highlights of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 11th Cycle Award Ceremony at Museum of Islamic Art Doha, Qatar 24 November 2020.
Highlights from the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Ceremony of the 2014-2016 cycle - 6 November 2016.
The 40-year anniversary of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Ceremony in Lahore 1977 - 1980 - 23 October 1980.
Gary Kamemoto takes us through the 16-year journey of Maki & Associates as they design and construct three iconic buildings: the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat in Ottawa, the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, and the Aga Khan Centre in London.
Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Toward an Architecture in the Spirit of Islam - 1980 - 1998.
His Excellency Aníbal Cavaco Silva, President of the Portuguese Republic, and His Highness the Aga Khan presented the Aga Khan Awards for Architecture at the Castle of São Jorge in Lisbon on 6 September 2013.
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The five projects selected for the 2010 Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) were announced at a ceremony held at the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar on 24 November 2010. His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani the Emir of Qatar and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser joined His Highness the Aga Khan in presiding over the ceremony.
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The recipients of the 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) were honoured at a ceremony at the Al Jahili fort in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates on Sunday, 6 November 2016. The six winners of the 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture were announced on 3 October at a press conference held in the United Arab Emirates.
The recipient projects — which are in Bangladesh, China, Denmark, Iran, and Lebanon — offer creative responses to contemporary issues such as climate change, connectivity between people, and the challenge of adapting to new contexts.
This ceremony is the culmination of the 13th cycle of the Award, which His Highness the Aga Khan established in 1977 to identify and encourage building concepts that successfully addressed the needs and aspirations of communities in which Muslims have a significant presence. Over the past 39 years, prizes have been given to 116 projects across the world, from France to China.
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On 13 September 2019, he six winning projects of the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) were acclaimed at a ceremony held at Kazan’s Musa Jalil State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.
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